Adobe InDesign: Feature Requests
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Generative AI - Alt Text and other AI Features
These features should be turned off by default. Most users do not want generated content being automatically inserted into production documents without review or approval. If users do want AI assistance, it should be opt-in, with clear choices such as:
Generate descriptions for all images
Generate descriptions for selected images only
Approve descriptions on a case-by-case basisI do not think automatically inserting generated content into live production files is a good approach.
In real-world workflows especially regulated, accessibility, publishing, legal, pharmaceutical, or corporate environments every word often needs to be reviewed, approved, and sometimes audited. AI-generated alt text can…
103 votesHi all,
Thanks for the detailed feedback on this thread. Reopening it, because we're still actively working on the issue. A few updates:
Relinking: the case where manually entered alt text was overwritten by generated alt text on relink was fixed in 21.4. If you're still seeing manual alt text get overwritten after relinking, reply here with a sample file and your InDesign version and we'll investigate directly.
Remove all generated alt text: an option to remove all generated alt text from a document in a single action is on the way.
We hear the wider feedback here too, and we're keeping this open while we work through it.
Best regards,
Sunny
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Remove all alt text
Like everyone, I was affected by the recent bug masquerading as a feature that added a ton of unwelcome AI alt text to every image that I didnt ask for and don't need. Now I have to go through image by image if I want it all out? One of these documents has over 2000 links. I NEED a way to remove all alt text easily. I didn't want it to begin with! Shameful this "feature" shipped at all, let alone without an easy undo! Are you THAT desperate to get your AI adoption number up? Guess so!
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Disable feature annoucements and in app ads
Please add a simple, consistent option to the preferences of all Adobe desktop apps to permanently disable notifications about additional features and ads within the desktop apps!
For paying Pro subscribers, it is more than unprofessional to be annoyed by unwanted pop-ups and notifications while working!
In my opinion, subscribing to the newsletter or getting updates about new features on the home screen is enough to stay up to date.
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Add "First Paragraph Options" within Paragraph Styles
Feature Request:
Introduce a new section within Paragraph Style Options called "First Paragraph Options" (similar to how "Drop Caps and Nested Styles" works). This would allow users to define specific formatting rules that apply only to the very first paragraph in a consecutive sequence of paragraphs sharing the exact same style.The Problem:
Currently, when a style is applied to multiple consecutive paragraphs, any formatting specific to the opening paragraph requires creating a separate, dedicated paragraph style.A classic example is book typesetting:
- The first paragraph of a chapter or section should not have a first-line indent, while all subsequent…
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Extendable New Hyperlink dialog
Many hyperlinks are too long to fit the destination URL box (see example) - which means they cannot be proof-read in the dialog box. Introduce the ability to resize the dialog box so that the full URL is visible.
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Support Multiple PDF Preset Exports During File Packaging
The Problem:
Currently, when finalizing a project, designers must manually run multiple export cycles. We have to export a clean "Proof" PDF (no crops/bleeds) for client approval, and then a "Print" PDF (with crops/bleeds) for the press vendor. Doing this separately for every single job adds unnecessary clicks, wastes time, and introduces the risk of human error (e.g., forgetting to update one of the PDFs after a last-minute edit).
The Requested Feature:
Expand the "Package" dialog box settings to allow users to select multiple PDF Output Presets simultaneously via checkboxes.
When the user hits "Package," InDesign should automatically generate all…
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Package with Smart Compression and Resolution-Based Image Resizing
Add an optional "Smart Asset Optimization" feature to InDesign's Package workflow that automatically resizes and compresses linked images based on the size and resolution they're actually used at in the document. The feature would create optimized copies for the package while preserving the original files, resulting in significantly smaller package sizes, faster file transfers, and more efficient archiving without sacrificing output quality. Users could choose target resolutions (such as 300 PPI for print) and compression settings to match their production needs.
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Typelock/Copyguard: Protect textfields from textual input. for safer use of keyboard shortcuts
Nobody want's typo's and as a designer I don't want to be responsible for making them after the client send me their final copy.
So, a big quality of life feature would be if I could protect textfields from textual input, yet they are still moveable, sizeable, scaleable , etc.
Usecase: You just resolved all textual feedback and now want to finish the design of the magazine. The fastest way to work is to use keyboards shortcuts, but there is a risk of accidentally type instead of changing a tool.In short:
- Protect textfield from textual input. (with a…4 votes -
Back/forward buttons to navigate document
I'm often working on a specific page and referencing other pages within the document.
It would be handy to have a back button maybe in the Pages panel to jump back to the previous page viewed.2 votes -
Pie charts and other charts
Why are tables the limit for charts in indesign?
I know we can make them in illustrator and copy them over/import them, but come on, this program should have this basic feature already.
This is getting ridiculous, Indesign has been out since 1999 and that isn't counting the pagemaker predecessor from 1985....
And y'all are focusing on ai slop instead. Please add more advance charts; etc. Get it together.
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Text boxes Inset path with Corner options
For text boxes that use the inset or inverse corner options allow the inset text boundary path to be 90 degree angles rather than dynamically following the shape of the corner. when resizing the text box to fit to the content, the inset path is pushing or indenting the first and last lines of text to the right so the whole paragraph doesn't align. You then have to either make the text box larger (which gives you uneven margins) or break the paragraphs and either adjust the kerning or indenting to make it line up with the rest of the…
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Fonts Syncing from Adobe Fonts prevents any other background tasks and NEVER finishes.
It's been half a dozen releases since Adobe Fonts took over syncing everything. It's insane.
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Listst: change error message to: entry changed to align with indent
When I use bulleted or numbered lists I regularly are designing the indent/tabstep.
For instance: the first indent is set to 5; the 1st line jump back to 5 and the tab to 5mm.
But I am designing so I want to change the indent to 4; and ID gives me an error saying that a negative jump back is not allowed; I would appreciate if ID changes the second value automatically to the maximum allowed number and notify me of that change in the popup.2 votes -
Stop notifications about new features
Since applying the latest Update there have been notifications about a new AI-Beta-Feature (see attached file). I closed it and hoped that it was a one time thing. However this pops up every time I start InDesign as well as multiple more times while InDesign is running after I already closed the notification after the first time. I would like to be able to disable this after seeing it once.
This is extremely annoying and makes me not want to try out your new features because you're pestering me about it so much.
I can read the changelogs when an…2 votes -
Expand Support for Typesetting in Arabic and Other Right-to-Left Languages
My company does a lot of design work that has to do with getting information about public health and safety to audiences for whom English is not a first language. Clear, careful communication of these topics and issues to all people—in their native languages—is essential. It ensures that everyone has the same access to information about their health and well-being.
When we translate our designs, that often includes languages that read from right to left, like Arabic, Farsi and Hebrew. However, there is currently no reasonable method for working with right-to-left text in InDesign for designers who work with both…
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A centralized corporate information library
Create a centralized corporate information library within InDesign where repetitive information can be stored once and reused across documents.
For example, designers could select a team member from the library and automatically pull in their name, title, email, phone number, headshot, etc. If that information changes, InDesign could update it across linked documents.
This would create a single source of truth for frequently used corporate information and eliminate repetitive manual data entry.
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Remove duplicate space
Add a check mark spot to the paragraph format to control space between different styles. So we can remove space from a head to a list or equation. For example if I have a head and immediately a numbered list I will always want the space from the head to be dominate. Have a check box in the head that says dominate space and a check mark in the list that says remove space when following a dominate space.
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Applications that are not compatible with my Mac Pro do not show older versions
In the Creative Cloud desktop app, I enabled Avatar > Preferences > Apps > Show older apps.
The problem is that my 2012 Mac Pro is incompatible with Photoshop and InDesign because my processor does not support AVX2 instructions.
However, for the applications that can be installed, the "Other versions" option does appear—and in the case of Illustrator, as many as 32 older versions are listed. I don't understand why access to older versions is blocked precisely where it would be most useful: for applications that aren't compatible with my Mac Pro.
It doesn't make sense. Why would I want…
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Give back "Continuous Scroll" for the "Share for Review" feature!
When someone accesses an InDesign file via the "Share for Review" feature, it used to let the person do continuous scroll through pages. But for over 2 years, this feature has been REMOVED and wasn't added back in! Give us back continuous scroll! It is pure suffering to try commenting on a 50-page file when you keep getting kicked between pages.
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Centering Logos Without Considering the ® Symbol
It’s a small detail, but when a logo has a ® or ™ that makes its overall frame wider, I usually crop out the trademark, center the actual logo, and then undo the crop. I know the difference is negligible, but that’s just how I prefer to align things. Since Adobe keeps adding AI tools to InDesign, it would be nice to have an option that automatically ignores ® and ™ symbols when aligning a logo.
Last edited by fnaf
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